English Skill 1: Better English, Brighter Future

English Skill 1 is a practical and comprehensive coursebook designed to help intermediate learners (CEFR B1) master English communication through two essential text genres: Recount and Narrative. Spanning twelve structured chapters, this textbook systematically develops five core language skills, including Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, and Grammar Focus, using a proven Genre-Based Approach (BKOF, MOT, JCOT, and ICOT). From personal milestones and memorable journeys to local folktales and moral stories, learners are guided from initial warm-ups to independent storytelling. Distinctively grounded in familiar Indonesian and East Java contexts, such as campus life at UNISKA, Mount Kelud, Mount Bromo, and Kampung Inggris Pare, this book bridges local experiences with intercultural reflection. Equipped with QR-code audio tracks, speaking cards, HOTS-based reading tasks, and targeted vocabulary building, English Skill 1 empowers students to share their personal stories with clarity, confidence, and authenticity.